Quote by John Pierpont Morgan

You can't pick cherries with your back to the tree.

You can't pick cherries with your back to the tree.

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This quote implies that in order to achieve something or experience success, you cannot do it passively or without investing your time and effort. Just like you need to face the tree to pick cherries, you must actively engage with the task at hand or the opportunities presented to you. It emphasizes the importance of being proactive, taking action, and fully involving oneself in order to accomplish one's goals.

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